How to Pronounce Blockade

To pronounce "blockade", say BLOCK-ad-e — 3 syllables, IPA /blɒˈkeɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/blɒˈkeɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “blockade”

"blockade" has 3 syllables: block-ad-e. It rhymes with dismayed and accolade, if that helps it stick.

What does blockade mean?

noun

  1. The physical blocking or surrounding of a place, especially a port, in order to prevent commerce and traffic in or out.
  2. (by extension) Any form of formal isolation of something, especially with the force of law or arms.

verb

  1. To create a blockade against.

Words that rhyme with blockade

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dismayedaccoladerenegadecascadestaidcharadejadeescapaderetrogradepalisadeevadepervade

Related words

encirclementbarricadebarobstructblockhinderembarrass

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blockade"?▾

"Blockade" has 3 syllables: block · ad · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "blockade"?▾

The IPA transcription of "blockade" is /blɒˈkeɪd/.

What does "blockade" mean?▾

Blockade: The physical blocking or surrounding of a place, especially a port, in order to prevent commerce and traffic in or out.

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